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Planning to Deliver Good Value in Demand-led Services (social care)

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Planning to deliver good value in demand-led social care services (adult, children’s and SEND) is an ever-increasing challenge, especially in recent years when budgets have been tightening. However, this is an essential part of service and financial planning, to ensure that services not only remain within budget, but to ensure that they remain sustainable. This publication will be of interest to all those involved in service and financial planning, including commissioners, finance, performance, and service managers and directors.

Planning to deliver

Combating Financial Crime: Practical Advice for the Public Sector (2020 Edition)

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This guide, which is a revision of an earlier edition, updates public authorities on the latest money laundering regulations (including the 4th and 5th anti-money laundering EU directives) and draws on current best practices to prevent money laundering.

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Delivering Outcomes in the Public Sector

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Delivering Outcomes in the Public Sector is a practical guidance for anyone with an interest in making sure public money is used correctly. The book provides advice to practitioners on how to use an outcomes approach to deal with challenges in public spending.

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Integrated Reporting Application Note: Business Models in the Public Sector

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This publication provides guidance to public sector practitioners who are responsible for implementing integrated reporting in their organisations. The book uses examples of integrated reporting in organisations business models to demonstrate best practice.

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Financial Management Code Guidance Notes

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This publication provides guidance for financial management in local authorities. These Guidance Notes work alongside the Financial Management Code and draw out further details and clarification of the principles and statements to assist local authorities with demonstrating their financial sustainability.

FM Code Guidance Notes

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